Press Releases

Government publishes reports on improving building safety

New reports have been published today on government's progress to improve building safety and deliver the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report recommendations.

More comfortable commutes ahead: rail reform spells end of the 'ironing-board' seat era on Thameslink trains

Thameslink will upgrade its standard class seat cushions from 2027 to give millions of passengers a more comfortable commute.

Extension proposal for Surrey Hills National Landscape submitted

Natural England submits proposal to the secretary of state for the environment to extend the boundary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Major expansion of community mental health support across England

£343 million plan will open 159 NHS mental health centres in England, giving people earlier local support and specialist crisis care outside A&E.

Local leaders handed powers to drive investment in communities

Mayors and local leaders will be given new powers with a levy on overnight stays as part of a devolution drive to shift power out of Westminster.

Ofqual confirms new V Level regulations to give students clear route into skilled careers

Ofqual has today confirmed its arrangements for the regulation of V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates.

‘Box-ticking’ consultations scrapped to speed up delivery

The government will strip away needless 'box-ticking' consultations as part of a drive to accelerate decision-making and deliver real change at pace.

Connect to Work delivers for thousands more as programme expands

Thousands of people with health conditions or disabled people are in work following support from the Government’s flagship local employment programme, according to official data published today [Thursday 10 Sept]

Sellafield celebrates 10 years of nuclear clean up innovation

A decade of collaboration, innovation, and breakthrough technologies through the Game Changers programme.

FCDO statement on the situation in Yemen: 10 September

Statement regarding the situation in Yemen and in response to recent Houthi actions.

New members appointed to NISTA Expert Advisory Council

Appointees bring extensive experience in infrastructure delivery, finance, energy and service transformation to NISTA’s programme

Glasgow directors banned after importing more than 350,000 vapes disguised as medical equipment in £15 million tax evasion scheme

Both directors disqualified as company directors until 2035

Independent Commission led by NHS doctors sets out blueprint to accelerate safe AI adoption in healthcare

New recommendations based on extensive public engagement set out how the NHS could give patients faster access to AI advances with proportionate safeguards to protect patient safety and maintain high levels of trust.

1st Special Report - Employment support for disabled people: Disability at Work: Government Response

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4th Special Report - Growing up in the online world: The Education Committee’s response to the Government’s consultation: Government Response

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